Certified ISO 27001 ISMS Foundation course outline

The ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Foundation Training Course is the ideal starting point for prospective ISO 27001 project managers and auditors, or anyone looking to build a career in information security management.

Developed by the team behind the world’s first ISO 27001 certification project, this one-day Foundation certificate offers a complete introduction to the Standard and an overview of the key implementation activities.

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Certified ISO 27001 ISMS Foundation course benefits

Developed by the team behind the world’s first successful ISO 27001 implementation project.

Delivered by an experienced ISO 27001 practitioner and consultant who will teach you how to achieve compliance with the Standard.

Group discussions, practical exercises and case studies throughout the course.

Get a complete insight into the components of ISO 27001 in just one day.

95%

of attendees pass first time

95%

found the course content met their expectations

95%

agreed the course content was relevant

91%

thought adequate course materials were provided

Who should attend this course?

Anyone interested in or about to undertake an ISO 27001 project or who wishes to build a career in information security management.

Why choose IT Governance for your training needs?

IT Governance is internationally recognised as the authority on ISO 27001. Our team led the world’s first ISO 27001 certification project, and since then we have trained more than 7,000 professionals on ISMS (information security management system) implementations and audits.

Course details

What does the ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Foundation course cover?

An introduction to documentation and management system standards.

A comprehensive overview of ISO 27001 and its application.

The key drivers and business benefits of ISO 27001 certification.

The major components of an ISMS, from information classification to risk management methodology.

How to define the implementation plan for an ISMS.

How to conduct a successful ISO 27001 risk assessment.

The 114 controls outlined in Annex A of the Standard.

Course agenda:

Module 1: The Basics – drivers for ISO 27001 and the importance of standards

What’s included in this course?

What equipment should I bring?

The ISO 27001 Foundation exam is taken online. You will need to bring a ‘pop-up enabled’ laptop/tablet to the venue. Full details on how to access the exam will be provided by email 1–2 days before sitting the exam.

Course duration and times

Day 1: 9.30 am – 5.00 pm

CPD/CPE points

This course is equivalent to 7 CPD/CPE points.

Exams and qualifications

Certified ISO 27001 ISMS Foundation exam

Attendees take the ISO 17024-certificated ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Foundation (CIS F) exam set by IBITGQ at the end of the course. This is a 60-minute multiple-choice online exam, consisting of 40 questions. Candidates need to achieve a minimum of 65% to pass. There is no extra charge for taking the exam..

What qualifications will I receive?

ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Foundation (CIS F)

How will I receive my exam results and certificates?

Provisional exam results will be available immediately on completion of the exam. Confirmed exam results will be issued within ten working days from the date of the exam.

Certificates for those who have achieved a passing grade will be issued within ten working days from the date of the exam.

Results notifications and certificates are sent directly to candidates by the relevant exam board in electronic format; please note that hard-copy exam certificates are not issued.

Do I need to bring proof of identity?

Attendees must bring a form of photographic ID with them as the invigilator may request to check it before the exam.

Can exams be retaken?

Yes. If you are unsuccessful on the first attempt, you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest.

Prerequisites

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

No prior knowledge or qualifications are required, and the course content is suitable for non-technical and technical staff.

Is there any recommended reading?

We strongly recommend you purchase and read the ISO 27001 and ISO 27002 standards before attending the course: